Founders of 2 Kings Kitchen urge volunteers and partners as they scale Bronx meal program

Van Walker and Jason London, cofounders of the nonprofit 2 Kings Kitchen, described the organization’s origins and asked the Bronx community for help scaling meal distribution.

The founders told BronxNet they launched the effort after multiple encounters with people in need while walking the city. “We started talking and thinking about how can we make a change? How can we make a difference?” a recorded origin segment said. On air, the founders said they work with local restaurants, food suppliers and volunteers to provide free evening meals and to ensure that “no one goes hungry or eats alone.”

Jason London described his motivation in personal terms: “Your talents are given to you to ultimately be an asset to your purpose in life,” he said, adding that the group aims to serve people who need food as well as people who might be pursuing creative careers and need a meal that day.

The cofounders said they are building partnerships with local leadership and filling out volunteer and donor networks; they listed social handles and asked listeners to visit 2 Kings Kitchen’s Instagram and Twitter pages to volunteer or donate. They said they have started outreach to local officials and community leaders to expand visibility.

Why it matters: The cofounders framed the initiative as a neighborhood response to food insecurity, organized through partnerships with restaurants and volunteers rather than as a government program.

Practical details: The founders asked listeners to follow 2 Kings Kitchen (search handles given on air) and said donation/volunteer links are available in the group’s social profiles.